Charis Counseling, LLC

10/31/2025

I am encouraged by the signing of the bipartisan cellphone ban in schools in Wisconsin. The following paragraph accurately reflects the concern for the effects of cell phone use for kids:

"According to research compiled by the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health: “Researchers have warned that too much time on a smartphone can impair the development of social skills, critical thinking, and impulse control. Many experts advise delaying smartphone use until age 14 or older, when kids’ brains are more developed. Kids with smartphones have increased risk of exposure to inappropriate content on the internet and cyberbullying. Researchers have tracked how technology addiction disrupts concentration and the ability to focus, but also how it leads to depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.”

12/07/2024

https://www.threads.net//post/DDSBR9EOAOz?xmt=AQGzk6zysTVVn2jnl27qN9tdH3ycYI0jlOMzmsLLrPRbeA

10/26/2023

Great article that brings important information to this traumatic issue.

Five examples of how child trafficking has been portrayed in movies, and how they compare to IJM’s real work in the Dominican Republic.

04/24/2023

Need a phone for your teenager? I would recommend Gabb!

Get your child a kids phone you can feel good about. Gabb Wireless™ is dedicated to providing a safe cell phone for kids. No Web Or App Browsing.

04/29/2022

We have partnered with Total Brain and the 3 month subscription includes a brain health assessment and access to their complete library of games, breathing and relaxation exercises, etc.

We've all experienced the effects stress can have on both our physical and mental health. But how does stress actually work, and what’s the best way to manage it? Here's the science behind stress!

02/03/2022

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Are you looking for ways to relieve stress and restore your inner calm? Here are the top reasons why you should be taking GABA supplements...

01/13/2022

It's 2022 and time to decrease your caffeine dependence.

In our fast-paced world, everyone needs more energy. If you need a healthy pick-me-up, here are 8 of the best natural herbs for energy…

11/18/2021

Some helpful tips to reduce stress from BrainMD

If you’re looking for ways to ease the stress in your life, here are 5 practical and natural ways to help reduce the stress hormone cortisol.

11/04/2021

https://www.inquirer.com/health/aaron-beck-dies-founder-cognitive-behavior-therapy-depression-20211103.html

“He’s the single most important psychiatrist in the world of the 20th century,” said Martin Seligman, a Penn psychologist who is famous in his own right as the founder of positive psychology.

09/02/2021

04/03/2021

Rick Jass, professional counselor and President of Charis Counseling in Wausau joined NewsChannel 7 at 4′s Deep Bench on Friday to offer some insight.

Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed and insecure? We talked about living a life you love -- even in stressful times.

03/06/2021

Rick Jass, President of Charis Counseling, gives a few tips to avoid or diffuse emotionally charged conversations with friends and family:

There’s been a hot debate ever since the start of the pandemic. What to do to keep discussions civil if you have differing opinions that clash with others.